noun(plural-dies)Etymology: Middle English subsidie, from Anglo-French, from Latin subsidium reserve troops, support, assistance, from sub- near + sedēre to sit — more at sub-, sitDate: 14th century
a grant or gift of money: as
a. a sum of money formerly granted by the British Parliament to the crown and raised by special taxation
b. money granted by one state to another
c. a grant by a government to a private person or company to assist an enterprise deemed advantageous to the public

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